Travel

In our final profile of the countries that are attending the G8 Summit this week, we focus on the host country, Japan.
Known as "The Land of the Rising Sun," Japan enjoys a rich, unique culture and proud heritage as one of the world's leading civilizations. Read More!

Nature

Humpback whales navigate a long distance of ocean in their migrations. In the summer months they feed the abundant food in the seas of the higher latitudes and in the winter descend on the warm waters of the lower latitudes to breed. Read More!

Entertainment

MAD LION, the conquering king of Hip-Hop Reggae from the Tribe of Issachar is back with his new album, “Predatah & Prey!”
Born in London, raised in Jamaica and currently coming straight out of Flatbush, Brooklyn, he had all the essential ingredients for creating a sound of renown. His earliest music influences were divided evenly between the dance hall reggae of Supercat, Nicodemus and others, as well as the hardcore rhymes of KRS-One, Slick Rick and the early pioneers of rap. Read More!

Opinion

Today I read with interest a story in the Asahi Times and Stars & Stripes about General Hailston’s decision to start "Cinderella liberty" for his people, then learned this evening it has gone into effect for all US military people. This action does however seem to be a slap in the face of the local population. Read More!

There seems to have been an enormous reaction to the recent problems that a few Americans have caused in the Okinawa community. I am one of thousands that has been affected by the outcome of these incidents. Read More!

Gourmet

Okinawa’s most venerable restaurant chain is Sam’s which has eight dining places on the island. Now operating in their 27th year, it has pioneered trends, weathered economic storms, adapted to new conditions, seen rivals prosper and falter. Read More!